Melco is seeing progress for its plans to introduce new casino venues in Spain.
The operator saw its two bids to the Catalan government approved for the second phase of the tender process. Both bids have fulfilled the requirements to take part in the process.
Catalonia is permitting up to six casino licences and the bidding process will determine how many will be granted. "It is not our idea to open just one; we want to create a destination," the office of the Director General of the Ministry of Economy and Knowledge has stated.
Whether construction and openings will be concurrent or paced "will depend on many factors." The Catalan Commission of Land Policies and Urbanism expects to approve the necessary zoning plan in a period no longer than 12 months.
